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View article: Tensile properties improvement of a unidirectional-mat flax/epoxy composite via click chemistry, nanocellulose addition and surface refining of short mat fibres
Tensile properties improvement of a unidirectional-mat flax/epoxy composite via click chemistry, nanocellulose addition and surface refining of short mat fibres Open
The mechanical characteristics of natural fibre composites (NFCs) are closely linked to fibre-matrix and fibre-fibre interactions. This work investigates the improvement of tensile properties of a flax/epoxy composite through the applicati…
View article: Precious Metals Recovery Process from Electronic Boards: Case Study of a Non-Profit Organization (QC, Canada)
Precious Metals Recovery Process from Electronic Boards: Case Study of a Non-Profit Organization (QC, Canada) Open
The growth in the consumption of electronic products in recent years has resulted in increasing electronic device waste. At the same time, there is a decrease in the availability of raw metals required to produce electronic boards. Recycli…
View article: Click chemistry modifications for the selective crosslinking of wood pulp fibers – effect on the physical and mechanical properties of paper
Click chemistry modifications for the selective crosslinking of wood pulp fibers – effect on the physical and mechanical properties of paper Open
The Cu( i )-catalyzed Huisgen cycloaddition click chemistry reaction is of particular interest in the production of paper sheets or natural fiber composites since it leads to the formation of chemically stable bonds between two fibers.
View article: Effect of cellulose and lignin content on the mechanical properties and drop-weight impact damage of injection-molded polypropylene-flax and -pine fiber composites
Effect of cellulose and lignin content on the mechanical properties and drop-weight impact damage of injection-molded polypropylene-flax and -pine fiber composites Open
Designing bio-composites for structural applications requires a thorough understanding of their mechanical behavior. In this study, we examined the differences in the tensile strength and drop-weight impact response between polypropylene r…
View article: Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanofibers Preparation through Energy-Efficient Approaches: A Review
Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanofibers Preparation through Energy-Efficient Approaches: A Review Open
Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) and their applications have recently gained significant attention due to the attractive and unique combination of their properties including excellent mechanical properties, surface chemistry, biocompatibility, …
View article: Printed Microwave Frequency Humidity Sensor Operating With Phase Shifting Scheme
Printed Microwave Frequency Humidity Sensor Operating With Phase Shifting Scheme Open
This paper investigates a shifting sensing scheme combining slots, transmission lines, and printing technologies. This sensing scheme translates the electrical sensitivity of a transmission line conductor to the insertion phase as a measur…
View article: Modelling of dewatering wood pulp in a screw press using statistical and multivariate analysis
Modelling of dewatering wood pulp in a screw press using statistical and multivariate analysis Open
Statistical modeling of a screw press was established by using an experimental design based on the screw rotational speed, the pulp feed consistency, the pulp feed suspension freeness, the inlet pressure, and the counter-pressure at the di…
View article: Kraft, BCTMP, and TMP dewatering behaviour along the axis of a screw press
Kraft, BCTMP, and TMP dewatering behaviour along the axis of a screw press Open
The drainage- and dewatering-controlling mechanisms in a screw press were detailed in this work. Three pulps (kraft pulp, bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp, and thermomechanical pulp) were studied to compare a wide range of wood fibre t…
View article: Treatment levels of 4-acetamido-TEMPO oxidized thermomechanical pulp to improve paper properties and clay retention
Treatment levels of 4-acetamido-TEMPO oxidized thermomechanical pulp to improve paper properties and clay retention Open
TEMPO-oxidized thermomechanical pulp (TMP) prepared at low-oxidized and highly oxidized levels was compared with untreated TMP to observe the advantage of each pulp on paper properties. While the low oxidized pulp and non-oxidized pulp gav…
View article: Substrate integrated circular cavity resonator filled with nano-fibrillated cellulose for humidity detection
Substrate integrated circular cavity resonator filled with nano-fibrillated cellulose for humidity detection Open
In this work, a novel microwave sensor fully based on Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) technology filled with nano-fibrillated cellulose for humidity detection is presented for the very first time. The proposed structure consists of a …
View article: Effect of citric acid content and extractives treatment on the manufacturing process and properties of citric acid-bonded Salacca frond particleboard
Effect of citric acid content and extractives treatment on the manufacturing process and properties of citric acid-bonded Salacca frond particleboard Open
This study focused on the effect of an extractive treatment and the application of citric acid on the properties of particleboard made from Salacca frond. In general, extractives have a negative effect on the bondability of synthetic resin…
View article: Preliminary study of laminated glass with nanocellulose and poly(vinyl butyral) for safety glazing
Preliminary study of laminated glass with nanocellulose and poly(vinyl butyral) for safety glazing Open
The increase in fatal road accidents, natural disasters, and even terrorist attacks around the world have contributed to the improvement of public security. Windows can be particularly hazardous because of cutting fragments expelled during…
View article: TEMPO Mediated Oxidation Optimization on Thermomechanical Pulp for Paper Reinforcement and Nanomaterial Film Production
TEMPO Mediated Oxidation Optimization on Thermomechanical Pulp for Paper Reinforcement and Nanomaterial Film Production Open
The 4-acetamido-TEMPO mediated oxidation system is well known on pure cellulose, but further investigation on more complex cellulose sources, such as thermomechanical pulp that is also composed of hemicelluloses and lignin, is needed. The …
View article: Comparison of Three Polypyrrole-Cellulose Nanocomposites Synthesis
Comparison of Three Polypyrrole-Cellulose Nanocomposites Synthesis Open
In this study, composite films based on TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCN), and polypyrrole (PPy) were synthesized by three different processes.The flexible composite films were investigated with scanning electron microscopy, therm…